Why does my car smell bad??
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From: Knox, Indiana
Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 305
Transmission: T5
Why does my car smell bad??
Every time I start my car, I see white smoke come out of my tailpipes and i mean a lot of smoke but it's only when i start it. While I'm driving it, i smell carbon monoxide the whole time. What could be the problem?
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From: Waterford, MI
Car: 1998 Camaro Z28
Engine: 6.0L
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Why does my car smell bad??
White smoke indicates coolant/water. Check for any coolant leaks, do a pressure test. Carbon monoxide is odorless, you cant smell it. You could be smelling gas, but that typically is black smoke. If you're smelling exhaust while you're driving, check for exhaust leaks around the engine, like the manifold gasket or y-pipe.
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From: Long Island, NY
Car: 87 Trans Am, 99 WS6, 16 Mustang GT
Engine: LB9, LS1
Transmission: 700R4, T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi, 4.10 Posi
Re: Why does my car smell bad??
The white (slightly blue) smoke is most likely valve seals. Heavy exhaust smell could be from a leak, or a gutted out or missing cat.
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Car: 1990 G92 IROC Z Miniram
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Re: Why does my car smell bad??
Put a cat on it and the smell will go away
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